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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.28, 4,655.10 and 1,881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.28, 4,655.10 and 1,881.10 is: 2,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.28 : 4,655.10 = 1,881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.28/4,655.10 = 1,881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.28x = 4,655.10 × 1,881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.28x = 8,756,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,708.61/3,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.90

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